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6.3 out of 10


5/14/2008

Lexmark Z2420

Price: $70.92 - $92.95

The Bottom Line
With so many other inexpensive photo inkjets on the market today, we can't recommend the Lexmark z2420--it's prone to paper jams, prints at a snail's pace, and produces unacceptable quality prints.




8.0 out of 10


4/14/2008

Canon Pixma iP100

Price: $189.99 - $257.99
Specs: Photo printer - Ink-jet - Color, 4 in x 6 in, Wired, Wireless, 20 pages/min, 14 pages/min, PC, Mac, USB, Infrared

The Bottom Line
It isn't cheap compared to standard printers, but the Canon Pixma iP100 has the highest resolution available in the mobile printer market and prints at an impressive speed to boot. If you simply must have a printer with you at all times, the iP100 should be the do-it-all at your side.




8.0 out of 10


4/4/2008

HP Officejet J6480

Price: $169.99 - $258.90
Specs: Fax, Copier, Printer, Scanner, Ink-jet, 4800 dpi

The Bottom Line
The HP Officejet J6480 has a lot of built-in features that are rarely found included in a $200 printer. Shoppers looking for an all-inclusive multifunctional unit will be impressed with the robust hardware and rich print quality.




6.3 out of 10


4/4/2008

Kodak ESP 3

Price: $103.99 - $142.83
Specs: Copier, Printer, Scanner, Ink-jet

The Bottom Line
The Kodak ESP 3 comes with great software for editing photos and applying touch-ups to portraits, but printer software is only as good as the physical results, and the print quality isn't nearly up to current industry standards. Your $150 would be much better spent on alternative multifunction printers.




8.3 out of 10


4/2/2008

Canon Pixma MX7600

Price: $329.99 - $399.99
Specs: Fax, Copier, Printer, Scanner, Ink-jet, 9600 x 4800 dpi

The Bottom Line
The Canon Pixma MX7600 multifunction is a huge improvement over the previous model. With additional features such as an autoduplexer, increased faxing options, and an upgraded control cockpit, we have no problem recommending the MX7600.




6.8 out of 10


2/22/2008

HP Officejet H470wf Mobile Printer

Price: $195.00 - $310.15
Specs: Compact photo printer - Ink-jet - Color, A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in), Wired, Wireless, PC, Mac, USB, 802.11b, 802.11g

The Bottom Line
HP markets the Officejet H470wbt to the mobile business professional, but it chose aesthetics over performance. The sleek design and cost-effective cartridges give its rating a slight boost, but the degradation of print quality from the previous model is definitely a deal breaker.




7.0 out of 10


2/21/2008

Canon Pixma iP2600 Photo Printer

Price: $45.48 - $59.99
Specs: Photo printer - Ink-jet - Color, Legal (8.5 in x 14 in), Letter A Size (8.5 in x 11 in), Wired, 22 pages/min, 17 pages/min, PC, Mac, USB

The Bottom Line
The Canon Pixma iP2600 is an excellent option for buyers looking to print their personal photos and text documents. We wish it had external ports for direct image uploading (although we're not surprised it doesn't), but you'll be more than satisfied with this printer's ability to deliver quality photos at a low price.




6.8 out of 10


1/11/2008

HP Officejet H470 Mobile Printer

Price: $209.99 - $249.99
Specs: Compact photo printer - Ink-jet - Color, A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in), Wired, PC, Mac, USB

The Bottom Line
HP markets the Officejet H470wbt to the mobile business professional, but it chose aesthetics over performance. The sleek design and cost-effective cartridges give its rating a slight boost, but the degradation of print quality from the previous model is definitely a deal breaker.




6.8 out of 10


1/8/2008

HP Officejet H470wbt Mobile Printer

Price: $313.00 - $399.38
Specs: Compact photo printer - Ink-jet - Color, A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in), Wired, Wireless, PC, Mac, USB, 802.11b, 802.11g, Bluetooth

The Bottom Line
HP markets the Officejet H470wbt to the mobile business professional, but it chose aesthetics over performance. The sleek design and cost-effective cartridges give its rating a slight boost, but the degradation of print quality from the previous model is definitely a deal breaker.




6.8 out of 10


1/8/2008

HP Officejet H470b Mobile Printer

Price: $239.99 - $344.09
Specs: Compact photo printer - Ink-jet - Color, A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in), Wired, Wireless, PC, Mac, USB

The Bottom Line
HP markets the Officejet H470wbt to the mobile business professional, but it chose aesthetics over performance. The sleek design and cost-effective cartridges give its rating a slight boost, but the degradation of print quality from the previous model is definitely a deal breaker.




8.2 out of 10


1/6/2008

Epson Stylus Photo R1900

Price: $479.99 - $599.99
Specs: Photo printer - Ink-jet - Color, Super B (13 in x 19 in), Wired, 1 min/page, 1.5 min/page, PC, Mac, USB, Direct print USB

The Bottom Line
Epson's Stylus Pro R1900 13-inch-wide photo printer is great for scrapbookers who want to print with pigment ink, or advanced photographers who want to print large, but can't justify the expense of a pro-level printer.




6.3 out of 10


10/17/2007

Brother MFC-685cw

Price: $149.99 - $199.99
Specs: Fax, Copier, Printer, Scanner, Ink-jet, 600 x 2400 dpi, Corded handset

The Bottom Line
The Brother MFC-685CW inkjet multifunction printer offers tons of great features at the expense of print speed and quality. If speed and quality are your priorities, look elsewhere.




9.0 out of 10


9/19/2007

HP DeskJet 1220c/ps

Price: $1,149.99 - $1,149.99
Specs: Personal printer - Ink-jet - Color, Super B (13 in x 19 in), Wired, 9.5 pages/min, 11 pages/min, 2.8 pages/min, PC, Mac, USB, Parallel

The Bottom Line
Ample features, a smallish price, and mostly terrific output make this big boy a huge hit.




6.8 out of 10


9/14/2007

Epson PictureMate Dash PM260

Price: $126.05 - $152.55
Specs: Compact photo printer - Ink-jet - Color, 4 in x 6 in, Wired, 1.6 pages/min, PC, Mac, USB, Direct print USB

The Bottom Line
The Epson PictureMate Dash printer is impressive in every way except for print quality.




6.9 out of 10


9/7/2007

Canon Pixma MX300

Price: $81.40 - $106.99
Specs: Fax, Copier, Printer, Scanner, Ink-jet, 600 x 2100 dpi

The Bottom Line
If you work in a one-person office and are on a tight budget, the Pixma MX300 is a good fit; you won't find better quality output from comparably priced all-in-one inkjets. You'll need to keep shopping, however, if you need built-in networking or fast prints.




5.4 out of 10


9/6/2007

HP Photosmart D5360

Price: $42.99 - $89.99
Specs: Photo printer - Ink-jet - Color, Legal (8.5 in x 14 in), Wired, 32 pages/min, 24 pages/min, PC, Mac, USB